Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incantatory
Adjective
/ɪnˈkæn.tə.tɔːr.i/
Definition
Relating to the chanting or uttering of words believed to have magical power.
Examples
- The incantatory phrases filled the room with a mysterious energy.
- She had an incantatory voice that seemed to cast a spell on the audience.
- The ancient scrolls contained incantatory texts used in rituals.
Meaning
The term describes something that involves spells or rituals, often through the spoken word.
Synonyms
- Chanting
- Spells
- Invocation
- Recitative
